BASIC MUFFINS

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 beaten egg

3/4 cup milk

1/3 cup cooking oil

Procedure

In large mixing bowl stir togethr the flour, sugar, baking powder nd salt. make a well in the center. Combine egg, milk and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture and stir till just moistened.batter should be lumpy. Spoon into greased or bake- paper-lined muffin cups. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 min or till golden brown. Makes 10-12 muffins

Blueberry muffins --

Prepare as above. Combine 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed and 2 tblsp additonal sugar, Add 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel , if desired. Carefully fold into batter

Apple- Raisin Muffins--

Prepare recipe as above except stir 1/2 1/2 tsp cinnamon into the flour mixture, Carefully fold 1 cup chopped peeled apple and 1/4 cup raisins into batter

Ham and Cheesers--

Prepare recipe as above except stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped, fully cooked ham into the egg mixture.stir 1/2 cup shredded cheese(2 oz) and 1/2 tsp dry mustard into the flour mixture.

Serving Information

* Serves: 12